Unit of Competency: MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ELECTRONICALLY-

CONTROLLED DOMESTIC APPLIANCES

Module No. 2 MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC FAN

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
PUBLIC TECHNICAL -VOCATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOLS
 Table of Content

How to Use this Module.....................................................................................2

Introduction.......................................................................................................3
Technical Terms................................................................................................4
Learning Outcome 1:
Identify the parts and functions of an electric fan..............................................6
 Learning Experience / Activities …………………………………………………..7
 Information Sheet 1.1...............................................................................8
 Student-Check 1.1.................................................................................11
 Answer Key 1.1.......................................................................................12

Learning Outcome 2:
Diagnose an electric fan and troubleshoot the defects found............................13
 Learning Experience / Activities ………………………………………………...14
 Operation Sheet 2.1...............................................................................15
 Performance Test 2.1..............................................................................23
 Student Write-up A ............................................................................. 23
 Student Write-up A ………………………………………………………………….24
Learning Outcome 3:
Maintain and repair an electric fan..................................................................25
 Learning Experience/Activity
……………………………………………………..26
 Information Sheet 3.1.............................................................................27
 Student Check 3.1.................................................................................31
 Student Check Key 3.1...........................................................................32
 Job Sheet 3.1.........................................................................................33
Performance Test.............................................................................................35
Assessment Plan..............................................................................................36
Observation Checklist for Performance test......................................................37
Questionnaire Checklist ..................................................................................38
Observation Checklist 3.1 …………………………………………………………………39
Questioning Checklist ………………………………………………………………………40
Acknowledgement…………………………………………………………………………….42
 HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Welcome to the Module “Maintaining And Repairing An Electric Fan”.

This module contains training materials and activities for you to complete.

The unit of competency “Maintain & Repair Electronically-Controlled

Domestic Appliances” contains the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for
Consumer Electronics Servicing required to obtain the National Certificate
(NC) level II.

You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to

complete each of the learning outcomes of the module. In each learning
outcome there are Information Sheets and Activity Sheets. Do these activities
on your own and answer the Self-Check at the end of each learning activity.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher for assistance.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You have already some basic knowledge and skills covered in this module
because you have been working for some time; and have already completed
training in this area.

If you can demonstrate competence to your teacher in a particular skill, talk

to him/her so you don’t have to undergo the same training again. If you have a
qualification or Certificate of Competency from previous trainings show it to
him/her. If the skills you acquired are consistent with and relevant to this
module, they become part of the evidence. You can present these for RPL. If you
are not sure about your competence skills, discuss this with your teacher.

After completing this module, ask your teacher to assess your competence.
Result of your assessment will be recorded in your competency profile. All the
learning activities are designed for you to complete at your own pace.

In this module, you will find the activities for you to complete and relevant
information sheets for each learning outcome. Each learning outcome may have
more than one learning activity.

This module is prepared to help you achieve the required competency, in

receiving and relaying information. This will be the source of information that
will enable you to acquire the knowledge and skills in Maintaining and
Repairing an Electric Fan independently at your own pace with minimum
supervision from your teacher.

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Program/Course: CONSUMER ELECTRONIC SERVICING NC II

MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ELECTRONICALLY-

Unit of Competency:
CONTROLLED DOMESTIC APPLIANCES

Module Title: MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC FAN

INTRODUCTION:

This module contains information and suggested learning activities in

maintaining and repairing an electric fan. It covers the knowledge, skills and
attitudes required to maintain and repair an electric fan.

Completion of this module will help you better understand the succeeding
module on maintaining and repairing electronically-controlled domestic
appliances.

This module consists of three (3) learning outcomes. Each learning outcome
contains learning activities supported by instructional sheets. Before you
perform the instructions, read the information sheets and answer the self-check
and activities provided to ascertain to yourself and your teacher that you have
acquired the knowledge necessary to perform the skill portion of the particular
learning outcome.

Upon completing this module, report to your teacher for an assessment to

check your achievement of knowledge and skills required this module. If you
pass the assessment, you will be given a certificate of completion.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the module, you should be able to:

 LO1. identify the parts and functions of an electric fan;

 LO2. diagnose and troubleshoot an electric fan; and
 LO3. maintain and repair an electric fan.

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 TECHNICAL TERMS
AC Motor. It converts AC electrical energy into mechanical energy producing a
mechanical rotary action that performs some kind of work.

Antistatic. It is a container which resists generation of triboelectric charge

(frictionally generated ) as the device is inserted into, removed
from , or allowed to slide around it.

Bushing. It is a sleeve protecting a conductor where it passes through a hole in

motor.

Capacitor. It is a device used to boost the voltage to a motor. Running

capacitors are used in the starting winding to increase the running
torque of the motor. Starting capacitors are used in the starting
winding to increase the starting torque of the motor.

Capacitor for Start Motor. It is a low reactance non-polar electrolytic capacitor

connected in series with the start winding.

Motor. It is a rotating electric machine which changes applied electrical energy

or power into mechanical output energy or power.

Rotor. It is the part of an electric motor that turns or rotates.

Run Winding. It is the winding in an electric motor provides the power for
turning the rotor during operation. It has the larger wire of the two
windings. The main winding of the motor is comparatively low
resistance and high inductance.

Rectifier. It is a diode circuit that converts AC to pulsating DC.

Resistor. It is a component made of material that opposes the flow of current

and therefore has some value of resistance.

Rotary Switch. It is an electromechanical device that has a rotating shaft

connected to one terminal capable of making, breaking a connection
to one or more other terminals.

Shaft. It is the part of a rotor that carries other rotating members and that is
supported by bearings in which it can rotate.

Start Winding. It is the auxiliary winding of the motor with comparatively high
resistance and lower inductance.

Stator. It is the stationary part of the motor which the field windings are
placed.

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System Control Microprocessor. It is an integrated circuit that can recognize
and respond to commands from the operator by monitoring the DC
voltages at the output terminals.

Schematic Diagram. It is an illustration of an electrical or electronic circuit

with the components represented by their symbol.

Short Circuit. It is also called as short. It is low resistance connection between

two points in a circuit typically causing excessive current.

Solder. It is a metallic alloy used to join two metal surfaces.

Soldering. It is a process of joining two metallic surfaces to make an electrical

contact by melting solder (tin and lead) across them.

Substrate. It is a mechanical insulating support upon which a device is

fabricated.

Switch. It is an electrical device having two states, ON (closed) or OFF (open).

Thermal cutout. It is an over current device that contains a heater element in

addition to and affecting a renewable fusible member which opens
the circuit. It is not designed to interrupt short-circuit currents.

Transformer. It is an inductor with two or more windings.

Troubleshooting. It is a systematic approach to locate the cause of a fault in

an electronic circuit or system.

Winding. It is an assembly of coils designed to act in consort to produce a

magnetic flux field or to link a flux field.

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Program/Course CONSUMER ELECTRONIC MECHANIC NCII

Unit of MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ELECTRONICALLY-

Competency CONTROLLED DOMESTIC APPLIANCES

Module Title MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC FAN

Learning Outcome 1: Identify the parts and functions of an electric fan.

Assessment Criteria:

1. The operation of an electric fan is explained.

2. The parts of an electric fan are identified.
3. The functions of its parts are explained.

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 LEARNING EXPERIENCE / ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome 1 : Identify the functions of the parts of an

electric fan.
Learning Activities
Read the Information Sheet
1.1 on Operation of an electric
fan, parts and its functions.
Do the Self-Check No. 1.1 to
check your knowledge on the
Operation of an electric fan,
parts and its functions.
Check your answers using the
Answer Key.
Special Instructions
You can ask assistance from
your teacher to show you and
explain to you further by the
topics you don’t understand
well.
Try to answer the Self-Check
without looking at the
Information Sheet.

If you were not able to answer

all the questions, go over again
to the Information Sheet.

If you have answered all the

questions, you can proceed to
the next learning outcome.

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 INFORMATION SHEET 1.1

Operation of an Electric Fan, Parts and Functions

OPERATION OF AN ELECTRIC FAN

Electric Fan is an air moving machine used to cool with an AC Motor
connected to the 60 Hz power source which converts electrical energy to
mechanical energy in order to generate a moving air. It is a power driven
machine capable of providing high air flow parallel to the axis of the motor shaft
where an axially mounted impeller or fan blade agitates the air. The air
velocity/delivery of the electric fan is controlled by a mechanical speed selector
switch for old models and electronically controlled speed selector switch for new
models. Timer is also included for fully automatic operations.

PARTS OF AN ELECTRIC FAN

 Front Guard. It is a protective metal mesh wire used to prevent the

fan blade from any physical contact with foreign
objects.

 Guard Mark. It is a logo of the manufacturer of the electric fan which

is mounted at the center of the front guard.

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  Switch Box . It is a panel board for the controls of the electric fan.

 Inner Pipe. It is a metal tube inserted into the outer tube intended
for the proper height adjustment of the electric fan.

 Outer Pipe. It is a metal tube attached to the base stand of the

Electric fan.

 Base Stand. It is the bottom or lowest part of the electric fan where
it stands on as a foundation.

 Blade. It is a propeller made out of plastic or metal

attached to the motor shaft and agitates air when
the motor rotates.

 Remote Control. It is a transmitter device used to control the electric

fan from a distance.

Block Diagram of Electronically-Controlled Electric Fan (ECEF)

 Power Controller. It is a circuit that controls the amount of power

Supplied to the motor.

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 Sensor It is the input receiver that detects input signal
coming from remote control.

 Manual Control. It is a push button switch that controls manually

operation of the electric fan.

 Non-polarized Capacitor. A low reactance non-polar capacitor

connected in series with the start winding of an
electric fan.

 Timer. It is used to switch on or switch off automatically

with predetermined time.

 Comparator. It is a processing circuit that accepts the input

input signal coming from remote control, manual
switch or timer switch. This circuit provides the
triggering voltage to the power controller.

 AC Motor. It is rotating electric machine which changes applied

electrical energy or power into mechanical output
energy or power.
 AC Plug. It is a connector intended for connecting to the main
source 220 V.

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 SELF-CHECK 1.1

Direction: Label the different blocks that resemble an electronically-

controlled electric fan. Write your answer in piece of paper. Do not
write anything in this module.
I

II

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 ANSWER KEY TO SELF-CHECK 1.1
I
1. Blade
2. Front Guard
3. Switch Box
4. Inner pipe
5. Base stand
II

1. Comparator
2. Power Controller
3. AC Motor
4. Sensor
5. Manual Switch

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Program/Course CONSUMER ELECTRONIC MECHANIC NCII
Unit of Competency MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ELECTRONICALLY-
CONTROLLED DOMESTIC APPLIANCES
Module Title MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC FAN

Learning Outcome 2: Diagnose an electric fan and troubleshoot the defects

found.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Pre-testing procedure is followed in accordance with the

manufacturer’s manual.

2. System defects/fault symptoms are identified using appropriate tools

and equipment.

3. Identified defects and faults are explained to the responsible person.

4. Results of diagnosis and testing are documented.

5. Troubleshooting is performed in accordance with the service manual.

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 LEARNING EXPERIENCE / ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome 2
Diagnose an electric fan and troubleshoot the defects found.
Learning Activities Special Instruction
Perform the Operation Sheet 2.1 You can ask assistance from
on procedure and technique in your teacher to show you and
pre-testing and troubleshooting explain to you further the topic/s
an electric fan. you don’t understand well.

Do the Performance Test to test

your skills on procedure and Try to perform the Performance
technique in pre-testing and Test within the time allotment.
troubleshooting an electric fan.

Refer to your Performance

Output to the Observation and
Questioning Checklist.

If you missed some of the items

in the Observation and
Questioning Checklist, go over
again to the Operation Sheet.

If you did get all the items in the

Observation and Questioning
Checklist, you can proceed to the
next learning outcome.

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 OPERATION SHEET 2.1
Procedure and Techniques In Pre-Testing An Electronically-
Controlled Electric Fan (ECEF)

PROCEDURE IN PERFORMING PRE-TESTING OF AN ELECTRIC FAN

1. Determine what the problem really is.

a. Ask questions to the owner/operator of the electric fan to identify
the problem to you.
b. Ask for the detail about the problem and how long it has been
happening.
2. Be sure that you understand how the electric fan is going to be operated.
a. If you have worked on it before, check it out to see if it still operates
in the same way.
b. Try to determine the last time it has been modified/repaired prior
to you.
c. Review the operating manual if you are not familiar with the model
of the electric fan.
d. Review the service manual for the unit prior to any testing.
3. Perform closer inspection into the suspected defective parts or
components.
a. Prepare the tools needed and remove the cover ready for inspection.
b. Apply careful physical inspection of the suspected
parts/components.
c. Look for burned and broken components.
d. Inspect for loose connections or broken wires.
e. Modify

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TECHNIQUES IN PERFORMING PRE-TESTING OF AN ELECTRIC FAN

1. Conduct a prompt diagnosis of the trouble symptom and repair the

defective set in the shortest possible time. Do not troubleshoot an electric
fan unless you have determined what the fault is. Locate the fault from
the mechanical section or electrical circuit section.
2. Wear cotton gloves while troubleshooting to avoid the electrical shock.
Also note that, especially in tropical countries, sweat on hands may
cause accident.
3. When troubleshooting in the electrical circuit section, never remove a
component for testing. Before doing this, first measure the voltage. If the
reading is abnormal, analyze the circuit and check which component may
be causing the trouble and should be tested.
4. Discharge large capacitors by connecting a jumper wire across their two
conducting terminals.
5. If the trouble symptom is caused by aging components, the defective
component is usually one of them. But in some cases, especially in high-
power-handling circuits, a defective component may cause other
components to malfunction.
6. Know the usual defects of components. For example, capacitors usually
become leaky, shorted or open. Resistor increase their resistance when
they become defective. Semi-conductors such as transistors usually
become open or shorted.
7. When troubleshooting integrated circuits (ICs) in the electrical circuit
section of an electric fan, do not remove the IC from the PCB just simply
suspecting that it is defective. To help you diagnose the function of the IC,
secure a circuit diagram from the manufacturer. It will be even better if
you have available diagram showing the internal connection of the IC.
8. Always be careful about the polarity of the components when replacing
them. Electrolytic capacitors used in transistors or integrated circuits
have only low voltages.
9. Do not remove components from the PCB. Every component has a specific
function in the circuit. Always analyze the specific function of every
component in the circuit.
10. Don’t replace an opened fuse or burned resistor unless, you have
corrected the trouble or have detected.
11. Always suspect a faulty contact on mechanical switch circuit rather
than defective electronic components.
12. When replacing the resistor (SCR/TRIAC), the replacement should have
the same current rating.
13. Use needle-pointed probes for better contact and to avoid short circuiting
nearby components.
14. When measuring resistance in the circuit, make sure that the power is
not being supplied on the circuit, and that stored charges in capacitors
are properly discharged. Failure to do so can damage the volt-ohm-
milliameter (VOM) and the circuit due to the low resistance of the
ohmmeter.

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15. The functions and the characteristics of the VOM should be wisely used.
16. While using a VOM for in-circuit resistance measurement, always
exchange the setting of positive and negative probes. Take the higher
meter reading with the approximate resistance.
17. Use soldering irons with the proper power rating to prevent the
components and the circuit board from being overheated and damaged.
The soldering iron tips should be cleaned and preferably slim. Soldering
guns are not recommended for beginners, since it is difficult to keep
their
temperature constant.
18. Use proper tools and soldering aids when troubleshooting printed circuit
boards. Ground the soldering iron to avoid damaging ICs and transistors.
19. Dry solder joints are hard to detect. However, when they are found or
suspected, remove the components from the PCB; then file or clean the
leads and solder the joints back. Reheating dry joints with a new
soldering lead is another remedy. When re-soldering, make sure you do
not overheat the components. Overheating the PCB may cause the copper
layer on it to warp and peel off.
20. Select a soldering iron with the rating appropriate for the particular
application.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

A. MECHANICAL FAULTS

PROBLEM/ CHECKS TO MADE SYSTEM

SYMPTOMS DEFECTS/FAULTS
1. Doesn’t rotate A. Check the bent shaft. Defective rotor
B. Verify if the shaft is Defective rotor and end
seized. belts
2. Can’t rotate A. Check if the motor is Defective motor
automatically. binding up.
3. Rotation is slow. A. Check if the shaft is Defective rotor
slightly bent.
Defective rotor
B. Check for an oiling and
Inadequate lubricant
dirt build up.
with accumulated dirt
C. Verify if oil is sufficient. Poor lubrication
4. Noisy operation. A. Check for any worn Defective yoke or motor
bearing. metal cover
B. Check for a loose guard Loose guard mark screw
mark .
Untighten guard mark
C. Check loose guard fitter.
fitter
D. Check for an Effective fan blade
improperly balanced blade
or broken blade.

E. Check for a loose Untighten spinner

spinner
F. Check if there is too
much front to back play in
the motor shaft.
G. Check for an oil and dirt
build up.
H. Check if oil is sufficient.
I. Check for any improper
mounting of the front
and/or rear guard.
J. Check if there are loose
screws.
K. Check for rotor rubbing
against housing insulation
or wiring.
5. No oscillation or A. Check for a broken,
unsteady oscillation. stripped or bent part in the
clutch or knee joint
Worn out shaft washers
Poor lubrication with
accumulated dirt
Inadequate lubricant
Misaligned front and
rear guards
Untighten screws
Misaligned and dirt
build-up in the rotor
Defective clutch
assembly or knee joint
system

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 system.
B. Check for a slippage or
wear of worm wheel.
C. Check for a
disengagement of clutch
cover.
D. Check for a disengaged
oscillating rod set screw.
E. Check for a broken
oscillating rod pin.
F. Check for a disengaged
and loose gear set screw.
G. Check for a bent
oscillating rod.
H. Check for a disengaged
and loose clutch ball.
I. Check for a bent yoke
(frame) shaft.
J. Check for a worn rotor
shaft worm.
6. Imperfect oscillation A. Check for a tight
(clutch lever system). operation of oscillation
switch.
B. Check for an excessively
high outer wire position.
C. Check for a loosen outer
wire set screw.
7. Unsteady oscillation. A. Check for a worm wheel.
B. Check for an excessive
thrust.
C. Check for a bent yoke
(frame) shaft.
D. Check for a loosen
oscillating rod set pin.
E. Check for a loosen
oscillating rod screw.
F. Check for an excessive
oscillating rod bore.
G. Check for a worm gear
shaft metal.
H. Check for a disengaged
gear set screws.
I. Check for an excessive
gear thrust
8. Unsteady or A. Check for a clogging of
imperfect vertical free stop bushing.
movement.
Defective worm wheel
Untighten clutch cover
Untighten oscillating rod
set screw
Defective knee joint
upper part assembly
Untighten gear set screw
Defective oscillating rod
Defective clutch shaft
Defective yoke shaft
Defective rotor
Defective oscillating
switch
Misaligned fitting in the
high outlet wire position
Untighten outlet wire set
screw
Defective worm gear
Misaligned thrust
Defective shaft
Untighten set pin and
calk pin
Untighten rod set screws
calk screws
Defective oscillating rod
Defective cover
Untighten gear set
screws
Misaligned thrust
Misaligned bushing
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B. ELECTRICAL FAULTS
PROBLEM/SYMPTOMS CHECKS TO MADE
1. Doesn’t rotate A. Check for an open
stator
B. Check for an open AC
cord or wiring
C. Check for an open AC
line fuse
D. Check for an open
thermal cut-off (inside the
motor)
E. Check for an open
speed selector switch
F. Check for a defective
system control
2. Starts to rotate only A. Check for a shorted
by manual turning of capacitor
the shaft. B. Check for an open
start winding
SYSTEM
DEFECTS/FAULTS
Defective stator
Defective wiring/AC cord
Defective fuse
Defective thermal cut-off
Defective
switch/electronic system
control
Defective module(system
control)
Defective capacitor
Defective stator

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED IN TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Mechanical Pliers
2. Long nose pliers
3. Side-cutting pliers
4. Set of Philip Screw Drivers
5. Set of standard Screw driver
6. Volt-Ohm milliammeter

POSSIBLE FAULTS AND CORRESPONDING REMEDIES

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CORRESPONDING

FAULTS REMEDIES
Bent shaft Replace the motor
assembly.
Doesn’t Rotate Open switch Replace the switch,
Shaft is seized Replace rotor and end
bell.
Rotation Open stator Replace the motor
assembly.
Open AC cord or Repair or replace the
wiring defective component.
Starts to rotate Start winding is Repair the lead wire to
only by open winding or replace
manual turning stator.

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 of the shaft. Shorted capacitor Replace the capacitor.
Motor is binding
up
Bent shaft Replace the motor
Rotation is assembly.
slow Oil and dirt Clean and lubricate.
buildup
Lack of oil Lubricate
Worn bearing Replace the yoke or its
cover.
Noise Noisy Loose guard mark Fasten the guard
mark screw.
Loose guard fitter Tighten the guard
filter.
Imbalanced or Replace the blade.
broken blade
Loose spinner Tighten the loosen
spinner.
Too much front to Adjust by adding
back play in the shaft washers.
motor shaft
Oil and dirt Clean and lubricate.
buildup
Lack of oil Lubricate the screws.
Improper mounting Re – adjust the
of the front and/or screws.
rear guard
Loose screws Tighten the screw.
Rotor rubbing Disassemble, clean
against housing and adjust the rotor if
insulation or necessary.
wiring
Oscillation No oscillation Broken, stripped or Inspect, repair and
or Unsteady bent part in clutch replace parts if
oscillation or knee joint necessary.
system

Note 1: If the shaft of model C30TK is bent, replace the rotor.

2: If the stator of model C30TK is opened, replace the stator.
3: Experience has shown that tapping the end bells and motor housing
with a wooden or plastic mallet will free up motors of this design. If this
step fails to free up the motor replace it.
4: Replace the motor assembly.

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 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CORRESPONDING
FAULTS REMEDIES
Slippage or wear of Replace the worm
the worn wheel wheel.
Disengagement of Tighten the clutch
the clutch cover cover.
Disengaged rod set Tighten the screw.
Automatic screw
oscillation Broken rod set pin Replace the knee-
system Non-oscillation joint upper part
assembly.
Disengaged and Tighten the screw.
loose gear set
screw
Bent rod Adjust or replace
the rod.
Disengaged and Replace the clutch
loose clutch ball shaft.
Bent yoke (frame) Adjust or replace
shaft the shaft.
Poor gear rotation Adjust or
disassemble and
clean.
Worn rotor shaft Replace the rotor.
worm
Imperfect Tight operation of Replace the
oscillation (clutch oscillation switch oscillation switch.
lever system) Excessively high Adjust fitting.
outer-wire position
Loose outer-wire Tighten the screw.
set screw
Worn worm wheel Replace the worn
wheel.
Excessive thrust Adjust the thrust.
Unsteady Bent yoke (frame) Adjust the shaft.
oscillation shaft
Loosen rod set pin Tighten the pin.
Loosen rod set Tighten the screw.
screw
Excessive rod bore Replace the rod.
Worm gear shaft Replace the cover.
metal
Disengaged gear Tighten the screw.
set screw
Excessive gear Adjust the thrust
thrust with the washer.
Height Unsteady or Clogging of free Adjust the bushing.

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 adjustment imperfect vertical stop bushing
of standing movement
fan
External Scratch, stain or Scratch Touch up with a
appearance breakage lacquer.
Dirt Wipe off with a
cloth, soap and
water.

PERFORMANCE TEST 2.1

Direction: Given a set of hand tools, multi-tester and defective electric fan with
the manufacturer’s service manual, perform the procedure and techniques in
pre-testing and troubleshooting an electric fan. Provide a work report/write-up
after completing the task. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

STUDENT WRITE-UP A
Common Symptoms / Defects of an Electric fan

Student : _________________________________ Date: ________________________

Year & Section: _________________________ Teacher: _______________________

UNIT BRAND : _________________________ Unit Model: ______________________

Owner: ______________________ Address: _________________________________

1. PROBLEM/S & SYMPTOM/S :

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

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 STUDENT WRITE UP B
Diagnosing Faults and Remedies in ECEF

Note: Write your answer in sheet of paper. Do not write anything in this
module.

Student : _________________________________ Date: ________________________

Year & Section: _________________________ Teacher: _______________________

UNIT BRAND : _________________________ Unit Model: ______________________

Owner: ______________________ Address: _________________________________

2. POSSIBLE CAUSE/S:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Teacher’s Initial: ___________

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Program/Course CONSUMER ELECTRONIC MECHANIC NCII
Unit of Competency MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ELECTRONICALLY-
CONTROLLED DOMESTIC APPLIANCES
Module MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC FAN

Lesson Outcome 3: Maintain and repair an electric fan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Personal Protective Equipment are used in accordance with the

Occupational Health and Safety practices.
2. Electro-static discharge (ESD) protection procedure is followed.
3. Defective parts/components are replaced with identical equivalent
ratings and repaired at the specified location.
4. Control settings/adjustments are performed in conformity with the
service-manual specifications.
5. The unit is cleaned after the maintenance and repair activity.

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 LEARNING EXPERIENCE / ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome 3: Maintain and repair an electric fan.

Learning Activities Special Instruction
Read the Information Sheet No. You can ask assistance from
3.1 on Personal Protective your teacher to show you and
Equipment and Electrostatic explain to you further the topic
Discharge protection procedure. you don’t understand well.

Do Self-Check No. 3.1 to test Try to answer the Self-Check

your knowledge on Personal without looking at the
Protective Equipment and Information Sheet.
Electro-static Discharge
protection procedure.

Check your answers with the

Answer Key.

If you were not able to answer

all the questions, go over again
to the Information Sheet.

If you have answered all the

questions, perform Job Sheet
No. 3.1 on Maintaining and
Repairing an Electric Fan.

Do the Performance Test No. 3.1

on Maintain and Repair an
Electric Fan.

Refer to your performance

output to the Observation and
Questioning Checklist.

If you missed some of the items

in the Observation and
Questioning Checklist, go over
again to the Operation Sheet.

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 INFORMATION SHEET 3.1

 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

It is the employer’s responsibility to provide protective clothing and equipment.

Work clothes and specially designed protective clothing designed for your
protection. Wear the correct clothing and equipment to protect yourself from
possible serious injury. Do not interfere with or misuse any item provided by
your employer for health and safety.

 Wear plain, tough clothes that are

closefitting and keep them
buttoned up.
- Loose sleeves, unbuttoned or
torn shirts or sweaters, ties or
loose belts can easily be
caught in revolving machinery.
- Your work clothes should be
cleaned regularly.
 Wear cuff less trousers.
- Trouser cuffs may cause you to
trip or they may catch sparks
or harmful substances.
- Wear suitable footwear and
keep it in good repair.
- Wear safety shoes or boots
with insulated sole for
electrical work.
- Good uppers protect against
burning from hot turning,
drops of molten metal, etc. Safety shoes and boots will reinforce
toecaps to protect against heavy falling objects.
 Keep long hair under a tight fitting cap or net, as required by the
regulations. It is your employer’s duty to ensure that machineries have
guards to protect employees who work closely to the machine. More so, if
your hair is long, it can be easily caught by the machinery, like the
frilling machine. Many people have been scalped in this type of accident.
 Do not wear rings or wrist watches while on the job.
- Such item can be caught by a moving machinery. It is extremely
dangerous to wear them in certain types of work. You may lose
your fingers.
 Do not wear earrings, neck chains, pendants and bracelets.

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 - All items or personal jewelry worn at work have the potential to
cause an accident or aggravate an injury sustained by an
accident.
 Wear personal protective equipment suitable to the kind of work to be
done.
- Learn the purpose of each item from the wide range of protective
devices available.

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A. HOW IS ESD GENERATED

Static charge is a form of electricity at rest. It can be generated by simple

friction that is, rubbing two objects together.
A simple method of generating a static charge is to rub a plastic ballpen
case on a nylon cloth. Once generated, the static electricity will remain on the
ballpen for as long as it is not placed on any other charged materials.
If ever the ballpen comes in contact with another object, the static
electricity can move to or from the ballpen to equalize the charge between the
two objects. The transfer of static electricity from any of the two objects is called
electro-static discharge.
One inexhaustible source of electrons that can supply or can accept them
without any effect is the earth. Whatever charged object brought into it is
immediately discharged.
This simple illustration does not necessarily mean that static electricity
can be generated intentionally. The truth is that static electricity can be
generated in a multitude of possible ways.
Rubbing of hands or arms on a table can result in the generation of up to
about 3000 volts of static electricity.
Sliding of the IC pins in a plastic box can result in the generation of up to
12000 volts of static electricity.
A person walking across a vinyl floor can generate about 13000 volts of
static electricity.
The amount of static electricity varies within the environment and it
depends primarily on the prevailing relative humidity. The moisture in the air
offers a readily present conductive path to ground from static electricity and
hence avoiding any static build-up.

B. ESD wrist straps

ESD wrist straps are also called conductive wrist straps or bands. They
are usually made of elastic cloth but contain conductive strands that touch
your skin and so bleed off any static electricity on your body. Some straps are
made of conductive rubber. The wire attached to the strap contains a large
value resistor usually one mega ohm (1,000,000 ohms) allows any charge on
your body to be slowly transferred to an electric fan ground point. This build in
resistor also limits the amount of current to a safe level in case the other end of
the wire touches a power supply voltage.
Some ESD kits also contain a conductive pad on which you can place
components, like circuit boards and ICs, when they’re out of the switch box of
an electric fan. Often there’s an additional clip on the wire leading from the
wrist strap that you can attach to this conductive pad, so that any charge on
the pad will also flow to the electric fan ground point.

C. ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PROTECTION PROCEDURE

1. Purchase an antistatic kit from a computer or electronics supply store.
Kits vary, but the main component is an ESD wrist strap with a wire
several feet long having an alligator clip at the other end.

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2. So to start troubleshooting an electric fan, get an ESD wrist strap and
wear it wherever you go under the covers or handle ICs and circuit
boards.
3. Put the adjustable strap around your wrist (usually the left wrist if you’re
right handed). Wearing an ESD wrist strap connected to frame or chassis
ground drains static charges off your body, preventing damaging ESD.
4. Attach the clip at the end of the wire to an electrical ground connection or
metal framework of the electric fan.
5. If you work on an electric fan without a conductive wrist strap, touch an
electrical appliance such as a lamp or the screw in a wall outlet cover
plate before touching the PCB circuit. An electrostatic discharge of just a
few hundred volts is too small to feel in most cases, but can be usually
deadly to ESD sensitive devices.
6. When you are working with a switch box of an electric fan, touch a
ground point, like the metal extension pole before touching anything else.
This should ground out any static charge your body. Also avoid wearing
clothes that easily produce a static charge, such as, knits and wools and
limit your movements as much as possible, especially on carpets while
working on electronic circuits of an electric fan.

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 SELF - CHECK 3.1

I. Direction: Identify the different personal protective equipment as illustrated.

Write your answer in sheet of paper.

II. Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct or FALSE if it is wrong.

Write your answer in another sheet of paper.

1. Static charge is a form of electricity at rest.

2. ESD wrist straps are also called conductive wrist straps or bands.
3. When working with the electronic system control of an electric fan, it is a
safety practice to touch a round point like the metal extension pole before
touching anything else.
4. An electrostatic discharge of just a few hundred volts is too small to fill in but
can be usually deadly to ESD sensitive devices.
5. An ESD wrist strap is connected to the frame or chassis ground which drains
static charges off your body preventing damaging ESD-sensitive devices.

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 SELF-CHECK KEY 3.1

I.
1. Head Protection
2. Ear Protection
3. Tidy Hair Style
4. Close –fitting high buttoned overall
5. Close fitting cuff
6. No rings or watch
7. eye protection
8. cuffless trousers
9. Insulated soles
10. Reinforced footwear
II
1. True
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. True

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 JOB SHEET 3.1
COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
1. Determine the description of the values and ratings of the individual
defective parts from the manufacturer’s service manual.
2. Identify the sources of the replacement components/parts.
 Original replacement components from the original factory sources.
 Universal replacement components from independent factory sources.
(Note: Always consider the physical size of the replacement part).
3. Consider some factors in the selection of specific part.
 Quality . Is the ability to provide exact value or specification to
replacement part
 Tolerance. Is the ability to provide exact value or acceptable
parameters to replacement parts.
 Availability. Is the local access to parts and whether the parts are
available .
 Price. It refers to the affordability of the replacement parts at a
reasonable price.
4. Disconnect or remove properly the electrical/mechanical parts of an
electric fan
5. Install correctly the replacement parts/components in the existing
electric fan

MAINTENANCE OF AN ELECTRIC FAN

1. Turn off the electric fan and remove the cord from the source of
voltage.
2. Apply lubricant to the mechanical parts of the electric fan that
requires lubrication for a smooth operation without grinding or
squeaking.
3. Replace the bushings or end bells that squeak with the use of
appropriate tools if squeaking cannot be corrected by applying
lubricants.
4. Apply or spray anti-rust lubricants to all mechanical parts of the
electric fan to drive out moisture, to protect corrosion, to loosen rusted
metal parts and to even free if from sticky elements.
5. Clean and check cooling louvers for any obstructions to avoid cutting
off the air flow.
6. Clean or wipe dust and foreign particles at the PC Board and metal
parts of the motor.
7. Replace worn or frayed AC cord and electrical wires.

SOLVENTS FOR CLEANING

1. Use a mild soap with a damp cloth or rug when cleaning plastic front
panel and cover. They are susceptible to immediate and long term
damage from solvents.
2. Apply denatured alcohol as the safest solvent to use for plastic front
panel and cover with heavy stain. It should be used only as a last
resort and applied to areas with heavy stain.

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PROCEDURE IN REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC FAN
1. Once the specific electrical/mechanical problem is located:
 Consider the techniques for the proper removal of the defective
component or parts.
 Anticipate what to do if the replacement part does not correct the
problem.
 Check the installation of the replacement or original part for any
improper mounting in the mechanical assembly or circuit board.
2. Examine carefully the mounting of the replacement of original parts of the
system.
 Check the placement of the wires or leads of the replacement
component.
 Consider significant factors used in the original installation such as
insulating washer, silicon grease and locating mark for pin
connections.
 Observe proper placement of the component leads for electrical
parts.
3. Perform the techniques for the proper soldering of the electrical parts.
 Be careful not to damage adjacent components
 Be careful not to lift the copper conductive path from circuit board
base material.
 Avoid any solder bridges between board path.
 Do not destroy the component being removed if it is still functional
and be careful not to damage the component being installed.
4. Verify all connections and harness.
 Be sure that all components are pre-positioned in a manner that
will avoid the possibility of adjacent component short circuit
conditions.
 Be sure to check or inspect all insulators and barriers between
sections after working on any model/brand of electric fan.
 Check for frayed or broken insulation in all wiring including the AC
line cord.
 Be sure to replace fuses, resistors and capacitors with special
designation such as flame proof to components equal to the original
value for both safety and liability purposes.
5. Once the repair is completed, perform an AC leakage test on all exposed
metal parts of an electric fan to eliminate the possibility of electric shock.
 Perform complete retesting of the electric fan to ensure the
correctness of the actual repair.
 Connect the electric fan into the 60Hz power to allow the time
period required to let the new parts settle in and operate as they are
designed to work with each other.
 Recheck or inspect if the repair was done correctly and the unit
functions properly to ensure successful completion of the repair.
6. Clean the electric fan before returning it to the customer.
 Be sure that the blade, front and rear guards of the electric fan are
properly cleaned.
 Be sure that proper cleaning is given to the control panel or switch
box of the electric fan.

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 PERFORMANCE TEST
Direction: Given a set of hand tools, multi-tester and defective electric fan with
identified faults or defect, perform preventive maintenance and repair
procedure. Provide a work report/write-up after completing the task. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

STUDENT WRITE-UP A
Maintaining an Electric fan

Student : _________________________________ Date: ________________________

Year & Section: _________________________ Teacher: _______________________

UNIT BRAND : _________________________ Unit Model: ______________________

Owner: ______________________ Address: _________________________________

SYMPTOMS DEFECTIVE REMEDY

COMPONENT/PARTS

STUDENT WRITE UP B
Repairing an Electric Fan
Student : _________________________________ Date: ________________________

Year & Section: _________________________ Teacher: _______________________

UNIT BRAND : _________________________ Unit Model: ______________________

Owner: ______________________ Address: _________________________________

SYMPTOMS DEFECTIVE REMEDY
COMPONENT/PARTS

Teacher’s Initial: ___________

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 ASSESSMENT PLAN

Competency standard: NC II
Unit of competency: Maintain and Repair Electronically-Controlled Domestic
Appliances
Title of Module Maintaining and Repairing an Electric Fan

Ways in which evidence will be collected:

[tick the column]

Third party Report

Demonstration
Observation

Questioning

Portfolio

Written
The evidences must show that the student can…
 explain the operation of an electric fan

 identify the parts of an electric fan.

 explain the functions of its parts.

 perform pre-testing procedure based on the

manufacturer’s manual.
 identify the system defects/fault symptoms using
appropriate tools and equipment.
 explain Identified defects and faults to the
responsible person.
 document the results of diagnosis and testing .

 perform troubleshooting in accordance with the

service manual.
 use Personal Protective Equipment in accordance
with Occupational Health and Safety practices.

 follow Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) protection

procedure.

 replace defective parts/components with identical

or recommended appropriate equivalent ratings.

 solder/mount repaired or replaced

parts/components at the specified location.
 Clean the unit after the maintenance and repair
activity.
NOTE: *Critical aspects of competency

Prepared by: Date:

Checked by: Date:

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 OBSERVATION CHECKLIST FOR PERFORMANCE TEST
Student’s name:
Teacher’s name:
Assessment Center
Competency standards
Unit of competency:
Instructions for the assessor:
1. Observe the students in Maintaining and Repairing an Electric Fan
2. Describe the assessment activity and the date when it has been undertaken.
3. Place a tick in the box to show that the candidate has completed each aspect of the
activity to the standard expected in the enterprise.
4. Complete the feedback sections of the form.
Date of observation
Description of assessment activity
Location of assessment activity
The student’s can If yes, tick the
box
 determine what the problems really is
 obtain a description of the problem and how long it has been going
on
 trace out how long the electric fan is operating at present time
 inquire whether the electric fan has done this in the past and how it
is supposed to operate.
 make follow-up on how the electric fan is supposed to operate.
 perform preliminary inspection to locate where the problem
originated
 perform closer inspection into the suspected parts or components.

 look for burned and broken components.

 inspect for loose connections or broken wires

 plan an approach to the repair problem

 use appropriate tools and equipment in performing troubleshooting.

 trace out the different symptoms/problems of an electric fan

 verify the system defects or faults of an electric fan
 pinpoint accurately the defective component or part of an electric
fan
 perform correctly the pre-testing troubleshooting procedures.
 document the results of diagnosis and testing an electric fan
Did the student’s overall performance meet the standard? Yes No
Teacher’s Feedback:
Teacher Signature: Date:

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 QUESTIONING CHECKLIST FOR PERFORMANCE TEST

Student’s name:
Teacher’s name:
Assessment Center
Competency standards
Unit of competency:
Instructions for the teacher:
1. Observe the candidate in Maintaining and Repairing an Electric Fan
2. Describe the assessment activity and the date on which it was undertaken.
3. Place a tick in the box to show that the student completed each aspect of the
activity to the standard expected in the enterprise.
4. Ask the student a selection of questions from the attached list to confirm
his/her underpinning knowledge
5. Place a tick in the box to show that the student answered the questions
correctly.
6. Complete the feedback sections of the form
Date of observation
Description of assessment activity
Location of assessment activity
The candidate’s report…. If yes,
tick the
box
 What precautions must you take in performing pre-testing?
 How would you determine the defective parts for an intermittent
problem?
 Why do you need to ask questions to the owner/operator of the
electric fan in performing pre-testing?
 Why do you need to use sense of smell and sight in performing pre-
testing?
 Why is it, if possible, you need to attempt to operate an electric fan
in performing pre-testing?
 What would you do in the event that you are not overly familiar with
the model of the electric fan?
 What should you do if you found out that someone modified the
circuit of the electric fan before performing pre-testing?
 Why is it necessary to conduct closer inspection to suspected part of
the electric fan?
Did the student’s overall performance meet the standard? Yes No

Feedback to student:
Teacher signature: Date:

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 OBSERVATION CHECKLIST 3.2

Student’s name:
Teacher’s name:
Assessment Center
Competency standards
Unit of competency:
1. Instructions for the teacher:
1. Observe the candidate in Maintaining And Repairing An Electric Fan
2. Describe the assessment activity and the date on which it was undertaken.
3. Place a tick in the box to show that the student completed each aspect of the
activity to the standard expected in the enterprise.
4. Complete the feedback sections of the form
Date of observation
Description of assessment activity
Location of assessment activity
The student’s can…. If yes,
tick the
box
 remove properly the identified defective parts.
 verify carefully the mounting of the identical or replacement
part.
 perform proper placement of component/part in the installation
process
 perform the proper techniques in soldering electronic parts
 perform the proper techniques in soldering electrical
component/part
 perform the proper techniques in the installation of mechanical
components/part
 handle properly the component/part being removed or installed
 perform accurate connections and harness
 observe proper use of tools and measuring instruments

 perform completer re-testing of the unit once the repair is

completed
 apply lubricant to moving mechanical parts that requires
lubrication
 perform preventive check to rotating or moving parts that
squeaks
 apply or spray anti-rust lubricant to all mechanical and metal
parts
 clean and check cooling louvers for any obstructions
 clean sticky rotating mechanisms
 wipe dust and foreign particles at the PC board and metal parts
of the unit
 replace worn or frayed AC cord and electric wires
 use mild soap with damp cloth or rags when cleaning plastic
front panel and cover
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  apply appropriate solvent when cleaning plastic front panel and
cover with heavy stain
 follow ESD protection procedure in accordance with current
industry standard
Did the student’s overall performance meet the standard? Yes No
Feedback to student:
Teacher signature: Date:

QUESTIONING CHECKLIST

Student’s name:
Teacher’s name:
Assessment Center
Competency
standards
Unit of
competency:
Instructions for the teacher:
1. Observe the candidate in maintaining and repairing electric fan.
2. Describe the assessment activity and the date on which it was undertaken.
3. Place a tick in the box to show that the student completed each aspect of the
activity to the standard expected in the enterprise.
4. Ask the student a selection of the questions from the attached list to confirm
his/her underpinning knowledge
5. Place a tick in the box to show that the student answered the questions
correctly
6. Complete the feedback sections of the form
Date of observation
Description of assessment activity
Location of assessment activity
The student’s report answers the following If yes, tick the box
questions….
 What would you do if there is no available
service manual or schematic diagram for the
defective unit?
 Why do you need to discharge all capacitors
mounted in the circuit before you start the
maintenance and repair jobs?
 What would you do in the event that the
replacement part does not correct the
problem?
 Why is it necessary to perform an AC leakage
test on all exposed metal parts of an electric
fan?

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  What safety precaution must you take before
applying to the repaired electric fan?
 What would you do in the event when the
previous problem of the electric fan occurred
again while performing the pre-testing?
 Why is it necessary to perform complete re-
testing one the repair of the electric fan is
completed?
 Why is it necessary to clean the electric fan
before it would be returned to the customer?
Did the student’s overall performance meet the
Yes No
standard?
Feedback to student:

Teacher signature: Date:

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Copyright Department of Education 2008

First Published JUNE 2008

This module is based on the Competency-Based Curriculum-Contextual

Learning Matrix (CBC-CLM) and finalized on the Instructional Modules
Finalization Development Workshop conducted at the Development Academy of
the Philippines, Tagaytay City on May 6 -10, 2008

This learning instrument was developed by the following personnel:

Technology Teachers:

 Mr. Vic P. Diola – Group Leader

Bauan Technical High School

 Dr. Gilbert M. Castor

Don Alejandro Roses Sr. Science-Technology High School

 Mr. Eddielou L. Dayao

Sanchez Mira School of Arts and Trade

 Mr. Rufo G. Malla

E. Rodriguez Vocational High School

 Mr. Sherwin P. Medrano

San. Pedro Relocation Center National High School

 Mr. Remar C. Pinsoy

Baguio National School of Arts and Trade

Contextual Teacher:

 Mrs. Daisy Carousel P. Cervantes

Don Alejandro Roses Sr. Science-Technology High School

Facilitators:

 Dr. Edward dela Rosa

TEC-VOC Task Force

 Dr. Corazon L. Echano

TEC-VOC Task Force

Encoders:

 Mrs. Rosario D. Briones

 Mr. Mhariel L. Echano
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  Mr. Jason O. Villena

Funding: Department of Education

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Copyright Department of Education 2009

First Published JUNE 2008

This module is based on the Competency-Based Curriculum-Contextual

Learning Matrix (CBC-CLM) refined during the Writeshop on the Refinement
and Enrichment of Competency-Based Curriculum and Contextual Learning
Matrix of ARTS abd TRADES Specializations at Marikina Hotel, Marikina City on
April 20 – 25, 2009.

This learning instrument was refined and enriched by the following

educators:

Technology Teachers:

 Mr. Victorino P. Diola – Group Leader

TVE Coordinator, Bauan Technical High School
Bauan, Batangas

 Mr. Reynaldo C. Cunanan

Head Teacher VI, E. A. Rodriguez Vocational High School
Nagtahan, Sampaloc, Manila

 Mrs. Gigi C. Corpuz

Teacher III, Malvar National High School
Malvar, Batangas

 Mr. Ismael G. Gallardo

Teacher I, Community Vocational High School
Masipit, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro

 Mr. Rufo G. Malla

Teacher II, E. A. Rodriguez Vocational High School
Nagtahan, Sampaloc, Manila

 Mr. George B. Fuazo

Teacher II, Gen. Mariano Alvarez Technical High School
GMA, Cavite

Contextual Teacher:
English

 Mrs. Teresita P. Tanael

Teacher III, Gen. Mariano Alvarez Technical High School
GMA, Cavite

o Mrs. Charlie I. Soriano

Teacher I, Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Technology HS
Quezon City
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Mathematics
o Mrs. Analiza Rosa P. Librada
Teacher I,-Mathematics Coordinator, San Pedro Relocation Center Nat’l. HS
San Pedro, Laguna

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